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AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market

Sep 1, 2026 · Jennifer Ludden

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AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market
A view of San Francisco
A view of San Francisco

Spiking prices and rental bidding wars are raising fears of more displacement in a city where previous tech booms and a housing shortage have already driven out many.

(Image credit: Heather Diehl)

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